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position of power

NOUN
catbird seat
Synonyms
WEAK
commanding position complete control controlling position enviable position high perch high place lofty perch position of influence power position seat of power throne

Example Sentences

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Satire only works when the object of ridicule is in a position of power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

The story moves forward in time, with Paul Atreides now emperor, trapped in a position of power he never wanted and presiding over a holy war carried out in his name.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

Now, having been restored to this position of power with no one to stop him, he's settling accounts.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2025

Her team argued that Mr Lythgoe's position of power as a producer over Ms Abdul played a significant role.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2024

And Archie realized that Leon was still in command, still in the position of power.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier